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| | | | | Lend a helping paw: volunteer to make a difference
Did you know we have several volunteer opportunities available for people who want to volunteer and work with animals, too?
Wildlife Recovery Volunteer: WA Wildlife
Are you an animal lover who prefers to work indoors? Then WA Wildlife's Recovery Ward program is perfect for you! It is designed for anyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of wildlife in need. No prior experience is necessary—just a passion for wildlife conservation. Pet Carers: Pets of Older Persons (Poops) WA
Assist the elderly in looking after their pets for the health and happiness of the owner and pet. e.g. dog walking, animal feeding and transport to/from vet appointments. Pet Therapy Volunteer: Southern Cross Care (WA)
Would you like to bring joy to elderly residents in an aged care home and light up the room when you and your pet walk in? Southern Cross Care are looking for volunteers with calm and quiet dogs or animals to visit their residents. | | Volunteer today |
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| | | Celebrating Cockburn volunteers - you're invited! To celebrate International Volunteer Day on 5 December, we're hosting our annual Volunteer Thank You Sundowner and volunteers from Cockburn community groups, clubs and not-for-profits are invited! Thursday 5 December 2024, 6-8pm
City of Cockburn Administration Building, 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood RSVP to the Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre by Friday 29 November
by email; volunteering@cockburn.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9411 3490.
Please advise special dietary requirements. |
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| | | 'Thank a Volunteer Day' certificates now available
To help celebrate International Volunteer Day (also known as Thank a Volunteer Day), the State Government provides a certificate template signed by the Minister for Volunteering. The certificate is a way to thank and recognise the incredible contribution volunteers make to our communities in WA.
If you would like to access and download the 2024 certificate template, please complete the online form. | | |
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| | | Nominations opening soon The 2025 Cockburn Volunteer Award nominations open in January 2025!
Celebrate volunteers who make a difference in the Cockburn Community. Nominate an individual or organisation to recognise their wonderful volunteering efforts. |
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| | | Platform helps young people get into volunteering
Have you heard of YVolunteer? It's a youth volunteering platform specifically designed to support young people to start their journey into volunteering. The platform includes learning modules and employability tools as well as a custom-built opportunities section that enables searching by causes of interest. | | |
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| | | Events and workshops coming up |
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| | | | | | Visit us at one of our Cockburn libraries with any questions you may have about volunteering.
The next Pop Up is on Wednesday 4 December from 10am-midday at Spearwood Library.
We are based in the Cockburn Seniors Centre and our office is open by appointment.
Please call us on 08 9411 3490 or email via the button below to book in a time. |
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| 2025 Cockburn Volunteer Discount Cards |
| | Cockburn Volunteer Discount Card renewals for 2025 will open on 1 December 2024.
We'll send a renewal email to all registered community groups, clubs, and not-for-profits. You can visit the link below if you'd like to renew early. |
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| | | The Step into Volunteering information sessions are free, informal workshops that highlight volunteering opportunities in Cockburn.
Get information on the diverse range of volunteering opportunities, learn how to identify skills you can contribute, and the rights and responsibilities of volunteers.
Wednesday 20 November, 1pm at Spearwood Library. |
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| | | The Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre Team would like to wish you a wonderful Christmas and festive season.
We're closed from Monday 23 December 2024 to Friday 3 January 2025.
We're open by appointment Monday to Friday, 9am- 4pm. Call us on 08 9411 3490 or send an email to chat about volunteering in the new year. |
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